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Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse

Fl (2) White 6s🇫🇷Cassis, FROperational

Location & Light Range

About Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse

This stone lighthouse, built in 1834 near Cassis, France, stands 24 meters tall. It is a cylindrical tower painted white with a single black vertical stripe, topped by a gallery and a mast from which the light is displayed. Though constructed over a century ago, the light remained unlit until 1935. It emits a single white flash every 6 seconds from a focal height of 23 meters. This structure marks the Banc de la Cassidaigne, a shoal located 8 kilometers south of Cassis.

Why it matters: The lighthouse warns vessels away from the Banc de la Cassidaigne shoal, a hazard to navigation in the Mediterranean waters south of Cassis.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl (2) White 6s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
White
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Fl W 6s
Focal Height
23m
Geographic Range
13.8NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1834
First Lit
1935

Significant events: unlit until 1935

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
La Ciotat(4.4 km)
Admiralty No.
E0690
NGA No.
6704
ARLHS No.
FRA-179

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
24m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a black vertical stripe
Material
stone

Structure: round tapered stone tower with gallery; the light is displayed from a mast at the top

Location

City
Cassis
Country
🇫🇷France
Region
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Sea Region
marks the Banc de la Cassidaigne, a shoal 8 km (5 mi) south of Cassis
Latitude
43.2130°
Longitude
5.5338°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse at night?+
Cassis Lighthouses displays the characteristic Fl (2) White 6s — 2 white flashes every 6 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is VALLAT DES BRAYES at 0.1 NM to the ENE. Other ports served include La Ciotat (4.2 NM SE), Marseille (9.5 NM NW), Camp-du-Castellet (9.7 NM ENE), BANDOL (10.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse is located within the Mediterranean East-West corridor — a major trade route spanning the Mediterranean from Gibraltar to the Suez Canal. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Cassis Lighthouses Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.